Rising North East Summit

May 23, 2025 3:58 PM

Northeast emerging as strategic hub for energy and semiconductors: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the inaugural session of the Rising North East Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, said the Northeast is fast emerging as a key destination for two strategic sectors—energy and semiconductors. He highlighted the government's major thrust on infrastructure and green energy in the region, noting that significant investments have already been approved for hydropower and solar projects across all eight Northeastern states. "Several thousand crore w...

May 23, 2025 3:05 PM

North-East emerging as organic farming hub, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the growing global demand for organic food and said his vision is to see Indian food brands on dining tables across the world. Speaking at the Rising North East Summit, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said that over the past decade, the scope of organic farming in the region has more than doubled. He noted that the North-East is producing a wide range of high-quality products such as tea, pineapples, oranges, lemon...

May 23, 2025 2:40 PM

PM Modi: ₹21,000 crore invested in education sector in North-East over last decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rising North East Summit in New Delhi, underscored the pivotal role of skill development in accelerating growth and shaping a secure future for the region. He said the North-East offers a conducive environment for progress in this direction, with the central government consistently investing in education and capacity-building efforts. The Prime Minister informed that over the last ten years, ₹21,000 crore has been allocated to the educati...

May 23, 2025 2:28 PM

North-East to lead ‘heal in India’ mission: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined a comprehensive vision for the North-East region as a global hub for wellness, tourism, and digital innovation. Speaking at the Rising North East Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of the Heal in India initiative, which aims to establish India as a global provider of health and wellness solutions. He highlighted the North-East’s natural advantages—its rich biodiversity, pristine environment,...

May 23, 2025 2:15 PM

PM Modi highlights infrastructure revolution in Northeast, positions region as gateway to ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the inaugural session of the Rising North East Summit on Friday, underscored the transformative role of infrastructure in boosting tourism, trade, and investment in the North Eastern region. He said the government has launched an “Infrastructure Revolution” in the North East, aimed at addressing historical challenges and transforming the region into a “Land of Opportunities.” “Well-developed roads, reliable power infrastructure, and effic...